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Meeting of the Parliament 24 March 2026 [Draft]

24 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Topical Question Time
Deaths of Babies (Co-sleeping)
Minto, Jenni SNP Argyll and Bute Watch on SPTV

The loss of a baby is a tragic and traumatic event that has a profound impact and is something that no family should have to endure. I extend my condolences to every family who has experienced the loss of a baby or child.

Although sudden unexpected deaths in infancy are invariably complex and there could be many reasons for those deaths, any death is one too many. I am clear that families must be provided with up-to-date evidence-based information to enable them to make informed choices when taking care of their sleeping baby. In June 2023 and again in September 2024, we refreshed our safer sleep for babies resources to ensure that families have the most up-to-date information possible. I urge all parents with babies and small children to follow that guidance.

In the same item of business

1. Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab) Lab
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to recent findings by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service that 29 babies have died as a result...
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto) SNP
The loss of a baby is a tragic and traumatic event that has a profound impact and is something that no family should have to endure. I extend my condolences ...
Carol Mochan Lab
Recommended guidance is that the safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own separate cot. However, it is important that women are supported to make inf...
Jenni Minto SNP
Carol Mochan is right to point out the advice that is available. As a result of the correspondence that I have had with Ruth Charteris, I have asked my offic...
Carol Mochan Lab
I thank the minister for that helpful answer. I understand that advice and guidance are regularly updated. Does the Scottish Government know of any further r...
Jenni Minto SNP
As I indicated, I have received correspondence from Ruth Charteris. Her letter specifically highlighted the importance of having a compassionate and caring c...